Peter had $41.10 less than Jade. He spent
35 of his money on a file which cost $6.30. Jade spent
13 of her money on a sweater. How much had Jade left?
| |
Peter |
Jade |
| Before |
5 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
2 u |
2 p |
Amount that Peter spent on the file = 3 u
3 u = 6.30
1 u = 6.30 ÷ 3 = 2.10
Amount that Peter had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 2.10
= $10.50
Amount that Jade had at first
= 10.50 + 41.10
= $51.60
Fraction of money that Jade had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Jade had at first = 3 p
3 p = 51.60
1 p = 51.60 ÷ 3 = 17.20
Amount that Jade had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 17.20
= $34.40
Answer(s): $34.40
